How much does a butcher and meat cutter make in Pennsylvania?
$38,340a year
Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters in Pennsylvania. That is $18.43 an hour or $3,195 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.43
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,000Median: $38,340Highest 10%: $58,130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,000 | $13.94 | |
| 25th | $34,790 | $16.73 | |
| Median | $38,340 | $18.43 | |
| 75th | $48,480 | $23.31 | |
| 90th | $58,130 | $27.95 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Allentown, PA | $44,980 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $41,720 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $40,810 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $39,770 |
| Erie, PA | $39,710 |
| State College, PA | $39,030 |
| Scranton, PA | $38,450 |
| York, PA | $38,340 |
| Reading, PA | $36,920 |
| Lancaster, PA | $36,660 |
| Altoona, PA | $36,610 |
| Lebanon, PA | $36,490 |
| Johnstown, PA | $35,560 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for butcher and meat cutters.
| 30. Illinois | $39,240 |
| 31. Georgia | $38,540 |
| 32. New Jersey | $38,540 |
| 33. Pennsylvania | $38,340 |
| 34. Maine | $38,250 |
| 35. North Carolina | $38,240 |
| 36. Idaho | $38,030 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a butcher and meat cutter make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $18.43 ($38,340 a year).
Do butcher and meat cutters make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $38,340 against $40,140 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for butcher and meat cutter pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 33 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays butcher and meat cutters the most?
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ, with a median of $44,980 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.